GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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WordMeaning
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
sheerunqualified
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts